Steven Moya

The Tigers have been enamored by Moya’s power potential since signing the international free agent as a teenager back in 2008. The big-bodied (6-6, 230) outfielder finally fulfilled that potential las...

Back from Tommy John surgery, Moya flashed growth during his first stint in High-A Lakeland. The 22-year-old hit .225/.296/.433 with 12 homers and 55 RBI in 365 at-bats. His primary issue, like many young players, is plate discipline, as Moya racked up 106 strikeouts and managed just 12 walks. Despite the apparent flaws in his game, Detroit remains intrigued by the corner outfield prospect. At 6-foot-7, 235 pounds, Moya is a mountain of a man who possesses decent athleticism. His size and strength alone portends to an eventual surge in power, and while he has unleashed mammoth shots in practice settings, Moya still hasn’t developed to the point where he’s been a consistent threat in game situations. While the ceiling is high here, Moya has to make significant strides in his approach at the plate and general feel for the game before receiving a legit look from the Tigers. A strong showing at Double-A Erie in 2014 could put him on fantasy radars.